John Barton
John Barton
connect editor intended literary
A literary journal is intended to connect writer with reader; the role of the editor is to mediate.
belong close community fact lives poets
The community of poets I belong to is not as close as it used to be, if only for the fact that our lives have become busier: jobs, children, and the like.
build critical greatest help poems publishing thoughtful
The greatest satisfaction comes from publishing interesting poems and well written, thoughtful critical material, and to help build a community.